Gunite swimming pools are highly durable and can be customized to any shape or size, making them ideal for bespoke designs and intricate landscaping. They have a long lifespan and can be finished with various materials, such as plaster, tiles, or pebbles, to achieve the desired aesthetic. The robust construction also means they can withstand extreme weather conditions better than some other types of pools.
Installing a gunite pool is a more time-consuming process compared to fiberglass or vinyl liner pools. Typically, the installation can take anywhere from 8 to 12 weeks, depending on the complexity of the design, site preparation, and weather conditions. This includes excavation, steel reinforcement, plumbing, spraying the gunite, and finishing the pool surface.
Yes, gunite pools offer extensive customization options. You can add features such as waterfalls, spas, custom lighting, tanning ledges, and built-in seating. Additionally, you can choose from various finishes, including plaster, tiles, and pebble surfaces, to enhance the pool's aesthetic appeal and match your landscaping vision.
Maintenance for a gunite pool includes regular cleaning, brushing the walls and floor to prevent algae buildup, checking and balancing the water chemistry, and ensuring the filtration system is functioning properly. The surface may need to be resurfaced every 10 to 15 years, depending on the finish. Regular inspections for cracks and other structural issues are also recommended.
The cost of installing a gunite pool can vary widely based on the size, design complexity, and chosen finishes. On average, a basic gunite pool may start at around R200,000, with more elaborate designs costing upwards of R500,000. It’s important to get detailed quotes from several contractors and ensure all aspects of the construction are covered, including excavation, plumbing, and finishing.
STRIP EXISTING FIBREGLASS LINING Prepare surface to accept new liner Repair any cracks or holes if any Cut mechanical groove under copings, around light, weir and aimflo Laminate pool interior using gr chopped strand matt, Isopthelic resin and NPG top coat (white or sky-blue) New Fibre mosaics along pool and step edge Supply and install new blue LED light pool size 5x3
Good day, please can you send me a quote for a weekly maintenance plan. Also include whether there would be any extra charges for chemicals required etc. Also confirm that, apart from the Kreepy, does the company bring its own equipment, such as poles, nets and brushes etc? We employed a company at the beginning of December who said that, apart from a monthly maintenance fee (weekly maintenance), they would also have to quote a seperate once-off fee for (quote) "getting the pool to look right" before they could do weekly maintenance. However, nearly 6 weeks later, although the pool is blue, they have not made it clear, and we have at no stage been able to see the bottom of the pool. Can you please give me more than one quote.
Pool has been attempted to be fixed by multiple people. After a few months, I would lose water and we would discover a crack at the bottom of the pool on the shallow side. The people who fixed it previously then came back and advised me that my pool has a sink hole. So they dug up the pool and ever since then, they never came back. Pool has been left in that condition ever since.
